In Celebration of

Genowefa (Genia) Kukiel

July 29, 1925 - December 13, 2022

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at Copernicus Lodge at the age of 97. Genia was the beloved wife of Aleksander (predeceased) Kukiel, loving mother of Kris (John) Kulesza and Ed (Lesley) Kukiel, cherished grandmother of Adam (Julie) Kulesza and Jordan (Jacqueline) Kulesza and proud great grandmother of Klara, Julian, Sloane and Isabella Kulesza.

She will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, warmth and humour. Her hospitality knew no bounds and she was a great friend to all. She will be missed.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers at Copernicus Lodge for their help and support. For those who wish, memorial donations to Copernicus Lodge would be appreciated.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm on Monday December 19, 2022 at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. A funeral mass will be held at St. Casimir’s Church, 156 Roncesvalles Ave. on Tuesday December 20, 2022 at 1pm followed by interment at Park Lawn Cemetery, with a reception to follow.

Guestbook

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Maria and Richard Grotek

Entered December 15, 2022

Sincere condolences in the loss of your mother grandmother and great grandmother. We were blessed to know Pani Kukiel and experienced firsthand her kind gracious personality and friendship. She will be at peace now and reunited with her husband in heaven.

Julie Sturek

Entered December 15, 2022

I am a colleague of Jordan Kulesza. He spoke often about his beloved Babcia. She sounds like an amazing woman, and an inspiration and source of love for so many!

My thoughts are with your family and I wish peace for you all. Let your cherished memories carry you through this difficult time.

~Julie

Larry Pereg

Entered December 15, 2022

I remember sleeping over at Ciotka Genoa’s, and when I woke up Kris and John had gone out.. so there I was with Ciotka Genia. She made me breakfast and we talked for quite a while before
Kris and John got home. She was so warm and hospitable, and she made me feel so at home. It is a very fond memory I won’t forget..
She was obviously a specially soul.. may she rest in peace.

Eva & Richard Sachs

Entered December 15, 2022

Sending Kris & John, and Ed and Leslie, along with all the grandkids and great grandkids our deepest condolences.

So happy to have known "Pain Genia" for most of my life as a kind lady who always greeted us with a warm smile and friendly "joke" . Grateful of her friendship with my parents and especially my mom as they shared being "widows" and supportive companions for many years. Will always remember her baking skills and 'perfect"cookies.

Love Eva & Richard